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Most Australia small businesses say ‘no’ to internet
A solid majority of Australian SMEs don’t use email, a web site or any other aspect of the Internet, a recent research report has found. Talk about missed opportunities — that same report notes that the average Australian now spends nearly 18 hours a week online.
Entrepreneurs Week Melbourne kicks off for 2010
In partnership with Melbourne’s most entrepreneurial organisations, including Mobile Monday, The Hive, TEDxMelbourne and the Churchill Club, E-Week 2010 will give participants an opportunity to gain the right skills, meet the right people and build their confidence to just get out there and start their own entrepreneurial endeavour.
The Power of Design: Part 3 — Giving the bottom line top priority
Strong, well-thought-out product design can increase your profitability in two ways: increasing sales and decreasing costs.
The only interesting thing you’ll read about the election this week
It’s been an election dull enough to bore even the most Machiavellian of political pundits. With nothing much ado on the frontlines, the only option left for those in the commentary box is to… well… comment on the commentators. Fortunately, in the era of digital media, analysis has never been more interesting.
Too busy to read the papers? Press play to listen instead.
It’s been a heavy news week. Talking Business is a podcast review of the Australian economy, presented by seasoned business journalists Leon Gettler and Garry Barker, produced in association with the RMIT College of Business. Just press play to listen.
The case for the socially responsible corporation
Authenticity and trust will be two of the key cornerstones for corporate reputations in this Era of Responsibility. This will come not only from your policies and public pronouncements, but from the actions and beliefs of your employees.
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Masterchef Australia cooks up a recipe for success for food related industries
As curtains fall for Masterchef Australia this season, a renaissance has begun in other quarters of business, says a report by IBISWorld. The program brought a feast of ratings victories for Channel 10, culminating in its record breaking episode last night. However, the real boon may come over the next 12 months for the broader food industry.
RBA clears way for an August election by keeping rates on hold
Leon and Garry look at how the RBA has cleared the way for an August election by keeping rates on hold at 4.5%. Inflation is building a head of steam with the latest jobs figures showing unemployment now at 5.1% and the ANZ jobs series showing more companies are hiring.
Phoenix companies are on the rise in Australia, according to research
Corporate remnants of the global financial crisis are back. According to new research by Vera Advantage Bureau, “phoenix companies” are on the rise. These companies have come back in the guise of new entities and are hiding their bad credit history by starting over on a clean slate. According to the report, the news has spooked many business owners.
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The only interesting thing you’ll read about the election this week
It’s been an election dull enough to bore even the most Machiavellian of political pundits. With nothing much ado on the frontlines, the only option left for those in the commentary box is to… well… comment on the commentators. Fortunately, in the era of digital media, analysis has never been more interesting.
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Entrepreneurs Week Melbourne kicks off for 2010
In partnership with Melbourne’s most entrepreneurial organisations, including Mobile Monday, The Hive, TEDxMelbourne and the Churchill Club, E-Week 2010 will give participants an opportunity to gain the right skills, meet the right people and build their confidence to just get out there and start their own entrepreneurial endeavour.
There’s never been a safer time to live on the planet
The world is living through an unprecedented phenomenon, the decline of War, according to Edward Luttwak, former advisor to the White House Chief of Staff, who will be one of 35 speakers Melbourne this September for the inaugural Creative Innovation 2010 conference.
